AZ HB2033

Adds section 13-3423 to Arizona Revised Statutes to protect individuals from prosecution for drug possession or paraphernalia offenses when seeking medical assistance for drug overdoses.

Prohibits charging or prosecuting a person who in good faith seeks medical help for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose, if evidence of drug possession or paraphernalia use was obtained as a result of that medical assistance request.

Prohibits charging or prosecuting a person who experiences a drug-related overdose and requires medical assistance, if evidence of drug possession or paraphernalia use was obtained as a result of the overdose or the need for medical assistance.